The hospital has 507 beds including a 20-bed hospice, a 24-hour emergency department, 20-chair Cancer Centre, and a wide range of clinical and diagnostic services including medical, surgical, paediatric, maternity, and critical and coronary care. Photo: Supplied. St John of God Murdoch Community Hospice is celebrating 20 years of providing palliative care for the local and wider community. ...

Catholic apologist Tim Staples featured at this year’s “Why be Catholic” conference from 18 to 20 October, on his fifth trip to Perth. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau “Stand up for what is right, even if it costs you your life; the Lord God will be fighting on your side” – Sirach 4:28 Evangelisation Australia’s third annual ‘Why be Catholic’ conference at Kwinana Parish inspired som...

The winning team, Deus Vult. Photo: Supplied. The wind and the rain was not enough to deter some 100 soccer players, who flocked from parishes and communities across the Archdiocese of Perth and beyond, to Thornlie Parish last weekend to put their skills to the test. The fourth annual Sacred Heart Thornlie Soccer Tournament...

From left: Steve Halley-Wright, Terry Marbeck, Fr Mariusz Grzech, Tony Ryall, Terry Dwyer, Kevin McKersey, Paul Chabrel, Ralph Fitzpatrick, and Peter Johnston. Photo: Matthew Lau. By Matthew Lau For the past 41 years, the Catholic community of Western Australia has reaped the benefits of having a strong network of men supporting the Church, youth, and those less fortunate. Originating ...

Members of the 1986 Sisters of St John of God provincial leadership team, from left: Sr Cecilia Masterson (treasurer), Sr Verna Haugh (province leader) and Sr Assumption Neary (assistant leader) with Sister Mary Maurita Sengelaub, Mercy International Health Services. Photo: Supplied. St John of God Health Care celebrated its annual Foundation of the Sisters of St John of God on 5 October. ...

The Lumina choir sing at its self-titled album launch concert on Sunday 14 October at the Trinity College Chapel. Photo: Supplied. By Amanda Murthy “Those who sing, pray twice,” St Augustine of Hippo once said. Western Australian based sacred choral ensemble Lumina reflected these sentiments on Sunday 14 October, at the concert release of its self-titled album, held at the Trinity Coll...

Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton giving non-sacramental healing anointing at the end of the event. Photo: Theresia Titus. By Theresia Titus Miracle Prayers ministry celebrated its fifth anniversary on 10 October at Osborne Park, inviting Auxiliary Bishop Donald Sproxton and author Samuel Clear for talking sessions. The ministry was established on 9 October 2013 in collaboration with Fr...

Indonesian Catholic Youth Organisation Choir and St Thomas More Collegiate Chapel Choir sang together at their mini-concert titled “For The Longest Time” for charity. Photo: Jethrich Lustono. By Theresia Titus A collaboration of choirs sang together for a charity mini-concert on 14 October, with the proceeds of more than $2000 raised for two important causes. The Indonesian Catholic Yo...

Artist Tim Maley’s work will be displayed at the 2018 Identitywa Art Exhibition, 3 to 4 November from 10am to 3pm. Photo: Identitywa. By Amanda Murthy Western Australian artists David Guhl, Tim Maley, and Clive Collender are among 10 nationally renowned artists who will showcase their talents at the 2018 Identitywa Art Exhibition next month. The display will take place on 3 and 4 Novem...

Perth couple Bill and Dot Harris have been spending their time volunteering at MercyCare’s Wembley site for almost 54 years. Photo: Supplied. Thursday is “MercyCare Day” for Perth couple Bill and Dot Harris, who started volunteering at St Joseph’s Orphanage in 1964. Aged 89 and 85, Mr and Mrs Harris, who love to have a laugh and always find something to smile about, have spent every Thurs...